Origin
Russia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, Brown
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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
-
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Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.784.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
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
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5602.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0090.296
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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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Awareness