Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Grey
Colorless, Yellow, White
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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Partially soluble in water
Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.641.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
72-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.470-1.491
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and soothes the stomach
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Balance