Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Madagascar
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
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
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57.5-8
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
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.79-1.807
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Balance