Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
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
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.772.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Spiritual Protection