Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
White
Reddish, Black
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
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.794.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55.5-6.5
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
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.03
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
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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
-
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Spirituality
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Grounding