Origin
Russia
Switzerland
Color
Violet, Brown
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
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
2.54-2.782.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
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
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Peace