Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak
Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Spiritual Protection