Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Red, pink, Black, orange
Streak
White
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
-
-
Solubility
-
insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57-7.5
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 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
None
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Energy