Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Brown
Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Black
For which Rashi?
Libra
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Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Zeus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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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
-
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.905.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} perfect
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
2.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.525-1.5872.190-2.457
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.083
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Promotes emotional balance and mental clarity
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Cardiovascular
-
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Stress Relief
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Stress Relief
Balance