Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brown
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.782.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
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
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0090.004-0.008
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
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Spiritual Growth