Origin
Southern and central Africa
India
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue, Greenish
Streak
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Blue, 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
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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.25-2.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
None
Good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Communication