Origin
China
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Color
Red, Colorless
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.503.80-4.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
perfect along [010] and [100]
Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Silky
Pleochroism
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X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.735-1.7451.752-1.815
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0120.063
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
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Psychology
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Communication
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Communication