Origin
India
USA
Color
Blue, Greenish
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
Streak
Blue, White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.25-2.333.177
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {010}
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-46-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5421.563-1.593
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-9999
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Balance