Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.031-0.036
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
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Eases stomach and digestive issues
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Psychic Abilities