Origin
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Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.653.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
colorless.
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
1.000.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.5421.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Balance
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Psychic Abilities