Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Green
Streak
White
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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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54
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
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.530-1.575
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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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
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
Compassion