Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Virgo
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0030.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spirituality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Harmony