Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Blue, Grey
Red, pink, Black, orange
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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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
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None
Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and soothes the stomach
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Energy