Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Gemini
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Water, Air
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53-3.5
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
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0030.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Divine Guidance