Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Colorless, pink
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Pluto, Venus
Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.014-0.016-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional healing
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Love
Protection