Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
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
3.05-3.083.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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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
Semitransparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empathy
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Psychic Abilities