Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Canada
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55.5
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
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.687-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0030.028-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spirituality
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Transformation