Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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
-
Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.724.20-4.30
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}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.554-1.5732.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.296
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
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Magic
Awareness