Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Switzerland
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White
White, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.653.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
None
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Protection