Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Blue
Streak
Blue, White
Blue
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Imperfect in one direction
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.501.607-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.065
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Communication