Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
India, Italy
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
White, Reddish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.722.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Magic
Optimism