Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.791.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5-7
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)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0030.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Spirituality
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Health