Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
White
Reddish, Black
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.724.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.554-1.573-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Magic
Grounding