Origin
-
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
-
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
-
Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.373.00-3.25
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on 210
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-64
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
Na(Fe,Mg)7(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
CaF2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.635-1.6631.432-1.436
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
cubic
Birefringence
0.0170-0.230-9999
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Power
Protection