Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57
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
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0030.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Spiritual Awakening