Origin
Spain
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Brown, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish, White, Black
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.92.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
27
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Cacoxenite, Rutile, Geothite, Lepidocrocite
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.519-1.5211.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0090-0.01000.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Calming
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Spirituality