Origin
India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Greenish
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Blue, White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Mars
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.335.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {010}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
3-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.040.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.5422.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0090.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Communication
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Grounding