Origin
Italy, Canada
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Red, Yellow, Colorless, Green, White
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.103.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Pale green
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional healing
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Psychic Abilities