Origin
Turkey, Russia, Canada
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.95-5.03.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4-55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael 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, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Faint
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
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.717-1.7221.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1000.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Psychic Abilities