Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
USA
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Diana
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.653.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Indiscernible
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
73-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.653-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.038-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Calming
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Emotional Healing