Origin
Austria, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
White
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
Mercury
Saturn
Element of Planets
Air
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
7-6.57-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Prosperity
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Patience