Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Strong pink, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Taurus
Planet
Saturn
Venus
Element of Planets
Water
Earth, Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7-8.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Patience
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Love