Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Blue, Greenish, Violet
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Imperfect on {110}
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
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
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
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Clarity