Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Origins: Southern and central Africa, Brazil.
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black
Streak
White
Colorless
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Leo
Planet
Saturn
Venus, Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Frigg
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Spirituality, Protection, Courage, Healing, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Leo
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.50-3.53
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
111 (perfect in four directions)
Mohs Hardness
7-8.510
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
C
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
None
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7232.417-2.419
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
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
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases. Wearing a diamond is said to give happiness in the married life as well as magnetism and attractiveness to the wearer.
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Clarity