Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
India, Russia
Color
White, Yellow
White
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
-
Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.25-2.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.510-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.015-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
-
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
-
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Awareness