Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Pale pink, Red, White, pink, Blue, Green
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.603.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{111} Imperfect
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
ModerateArthur Thomas
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.494-1.5041.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
-
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Patience