Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Spiritual Protection