Origin
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.742.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
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Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.540-1.5791.550
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0370.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Problem Solving & Creativity
Harmony