Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Virgo
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56-6.5
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
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0030.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Harmony