Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Australia
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
none
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52.5-4.5
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
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0030.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spirituality
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Purity