Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
White
White, Colorless
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
2.653.20-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.006-0.018
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
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
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