Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green, White
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
insoluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.014-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Peace