Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
White
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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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
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5
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 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Semitransparent
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: I a3d
Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Spirituality
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Emotional Healing