Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55.5
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
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
Weak
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0030.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spirituality
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Psychic Abilities