Origin
India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Greenish
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Streak
Blue, White
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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
2.25-2.333.55-3.73
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7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
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Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.542-9999
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Harmony