Origin
Russia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brown
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
Jupiter
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good in three directions
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
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,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Psychic Abilities