Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
Artemis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.012-0.033
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Tranquility