Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
Saturn
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
7-8.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Al2SiO5
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
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.011-0.037-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Patience
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Inner Peace