Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Saturn
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spiritual growth
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Patience