Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Australia
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Red
Streak
White
White, Colorless
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
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56-7
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
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Present
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.695
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0030.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Spirituality
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Love