Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Gaia
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.722.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Magic
Harmony