Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
White, Green, Brownish
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Element of Planets
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Water
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
-9999
1.518-1.527
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
monoclinic
Birefringence
-9999
0.006-0.007
Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Psychology
Empathy
Emotional Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Feminine Energy