Origin
Russia
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Color
Violet, Brown
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
White
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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
2.54-2.783.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-65.0-6.0
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
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
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X = blue
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.680-1.698
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Clear Thinking