Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Madagascar, India, Brazil, USA, Canada, Pakistan, Russia
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Yellow, Brown
Streak
White, Colorless
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
-9999
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
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Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaTiSiO5
Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
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Refractive Index
1.685-1.707
1.84-2.11
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.018
-9999
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
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Transformation