Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
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Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
White
Blue, 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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-6
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
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.50
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spirituality
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Communication