Origin
Southern and central Africa
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Air
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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
Healing
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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
3.90-4.003.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.012-0.033
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Tranquility