Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Brown, Black, Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
None
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0090.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Improves digestion and metabolism
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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Protection