Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
White, Green, Brownish
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet
Mars
-
Element of Planets
Air
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Diana
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing, Protection
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Cancer
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.912.56-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.5401.518-1.527
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.006-0.007
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Grounding
Emotional Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Feminine Energy