Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, Brown
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, gray
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
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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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Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
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
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.009-0.011
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
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Grounding