Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Brazil
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Yellow
Streak
White
Greenish, Black, Brownish
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
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
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.655.00-5.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.553-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Abundance