Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
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
-
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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
3.05-3.082.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empathy
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spiritual Protection