Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Saturn
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.415.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7-8.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.669-1.7232.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Patience
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Grounding