Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Diana
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.653.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
77.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.650-1.677
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.0090.019-0.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Communication