Origin
India
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Blue, Greenish
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Streak
Blue, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Zeus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.80-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {010}
{001} perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-42.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5421.525-1.587
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.0290-0.0380
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes emotional balance and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Stress Relief
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Stress Relief