Origin
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, Colorless, gray, Yellow
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Brownish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
none
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism
None
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.730-1.7601.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
Helps in digestion and alleviates indigestion
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Abundance
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Psychic Abilities