Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Streak
White
White
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
3.26-3.414.12-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-8.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.789-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.027
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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Patience
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Creativity