Origin
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, gray
Brown, Black, Blue
Streak
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
2.57-2.662.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports healthy digestion
Improves digestion and metabolism
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Protection