Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Gemini
Planet
Saturn
Mercury
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Jupiter/Neptune
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.16-3.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-8.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Blue stones – strong
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.628-1.651
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.002-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances communication and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
-
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Manifestation