Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brown
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
2.652.97-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0090.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Empowerment