Origin
Afghanistan
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
2.90-3.142.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.598-1.6201.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Spiritual Protection