Origin
Russia
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Violet, Brown
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
Mars
Element of Planets
Water, Earth, Air
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
Minerva
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Healing, Love, Protection
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
5-69
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
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0090.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Energy