Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brown
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Taurus
Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
Venus
Element of Planets
Water, Earth, Air
Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Minerva
Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing, Love, Protection
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.782.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
none
Mohs Hardness
5-62-4
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
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Communication