Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
USA
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
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
-
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.795.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55.5-6
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
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.612-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Spirituality
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Grounding