Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
Color
Green
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Pluto
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Hephaestus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.883.64-3.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Mohs Hardness
2.58
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MgAl2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Absent
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.552-1.6181.73
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Self-worth
Revitalization
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Vitality