Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Virgo
Planet
Saturn
Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-8.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Patience
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Spiritual Protection