Origin
India
China, Pakistan
Color
Blue, Greenish
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
Blue, White
gray
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
2.25-2.333.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {010}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5421.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0090.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Creativity