Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Brazil
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Poor on {100}
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
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0030.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Heart Healing