Origin
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Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
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Blue, White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.5-3.82.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
8.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.744-1.7551.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Clarity