Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Cancer, Taurus
Planet
Saturn
Venus
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None
Mohs Hardness
7-8.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Love