Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy, India, USA, Canada
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
7-8.52
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
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
0.01-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.535
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.0140
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Patience
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Healing