Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Streak
White
Greenish, gray
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
-
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.19-3.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-8.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Pale green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.671-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.011-0.037-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Patience
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Grounding