Origin
India
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Greenish
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
Blue, White
Grey, gray
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.333.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {010}
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
3-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5421.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Grounding