Origin
Canada, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Blue
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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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
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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
2.56-2.662.55-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.542-1.5781.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.008-0.0120.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inner vision
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Intuition
Balance