Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Color
White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
White, Green, Brownish
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Element of Planets
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Water
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Pearly
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.493
1.518-1.527
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.013
0.006-0.007
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Psychology
Harmony
Emotional Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Feminine Energy