Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Spain
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Brown, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish, White, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
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
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Fibrous
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
72
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Cacoxenite, Rutile, Geothite, Lepidocrocite
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly, Silky
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.519-1.521
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.0090-0.0100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Harmony