Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brown
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Gemini
Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water, Earth, Air
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Minerva
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing, Love, Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
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
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Divine Guidance