Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Greenish
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.15-3.21
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}
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
7-8.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Eases stomach and digestive issues
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Love