Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
Saturn
Mars
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
Isis
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Healing
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7-8.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Patience
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Energy