Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brown
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
Streak
White
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.82-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good in three directions
{???} 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
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.763-1.793
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Harmony