Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
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Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-8.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Be3Al2Si6O18
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
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Patience
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Courage