Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
Saturn
Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
Gold
Deities
Isis
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
-
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
Healing
Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Taurus
Talisman
-
Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
7-8.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Be3Al2SiO6
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 dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.565-1.602
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
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Love