Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus
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
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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
3.05-3.213.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Perception
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Realization
Psychic Abilities