Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Color
White, Yellow
Colorless, pink
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Taurus
Planet
Saturn
Pluto, Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
Healing
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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Tenacity
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-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.623.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Divine Love