Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Blue, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Planet
Saturn
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Buddha
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Courage, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.30-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Mohs Hardness
7-8.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.610-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Protection