Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Switzerland
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
-
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
2.69-2.792.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-6
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
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0030.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spirituality
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Peace