Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Yellow
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Gemini
Planet
Saturn
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.623.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Divine Guidance