Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
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Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Diana
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.653.80-4.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect along [010] and [100]
Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Silky
Pleochroism
None
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.752-1.815
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.063
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Communication