Origin
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Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow, Green, gray, Black, White
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
Specific Gravity
2.562
2.75
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Refractive Index
1.481
1.500
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.020
-9999
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Psychology
Spiritual Growth
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Clarity