Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
-
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
none
Mohs Hardness
7-8.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Purity