Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-5.5
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
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0030.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spirituality
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Manifestation