Origin
India
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, Green, pink, Violet
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.373.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5361.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Psychic Abilities