Origin
Russia
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Violet, Brown
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
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
Earth, Water
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
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-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-68.5
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
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.007-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Transformation