Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
White
White
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
-
-
Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.722.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.004-0.008
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
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Magic
Spiritual Growth