Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Taurus
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
Venus
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
none
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52-4
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
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0030.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Communication