Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
China, Pakistan
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
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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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.653.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0090.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Creativity