Origin
China, South Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Yellow, Brown
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
Virgo
Planet
-
Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Bast
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Spirituality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Protection