Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Spiritual Protection