Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
Streak
White
White
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
-
-
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
3.26-3.413.26-3.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7-8.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)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
Strong
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.656-1.704
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.009-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Patience
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Balance