Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Virgo
Planet
Saturn
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-8.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Patience
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Harmony