Origin
Russia
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Violet, Brown
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
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Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Earth, Air
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Energy
-
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How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Minerva
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Love, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.782.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Peace