Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Violet, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Minerva
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.772.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
colorless.
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Transformation