Origin
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Mercury
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Jupiter/Neptune
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.233.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
Blue stones – strong
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
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.628-1.6511.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.002-0.0080.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances communication and mental clarity
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Motivation
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Psychic Abilities