Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54
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
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spirituality
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Protection