Origin
India
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Color
Blue, Greenish
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
Blue, White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {010}
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3-45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
None
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.5421.50
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Communication
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Communication