Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Russia
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Colorless, Brownish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56
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
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Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.607
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Protection