Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Saturn
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Psychic Abilities