Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Absent
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Protection
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Inner Peace