Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Green, Brownish
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Diana
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
Cancer
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.603.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
-
Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0070.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Balance
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Feminine Energy
Psychic Abilities