Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue
Streak
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Blue
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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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.5-3.83.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
Imperfect in one direction
Mohs Hardness
8.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.744-1.7551.607-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.065
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Communication