Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
China, Pakistan
Color
Green, White, Blue
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
-
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
-
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity