Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Brown, Colorless, Green
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
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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
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.252.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.658-1.6781.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Psychology
Focus
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Spiritual Protection