Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.795.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54.5-5
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
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0030.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Balance & Clarity