Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
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
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56
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
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.518-1.536
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.0030.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Spirituality
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Creativity