Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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 acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.794.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56-6.5
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
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6122.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0030.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Awareness