Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54
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
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Emotional Healing