Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
Blue, Colorless, White
Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Quan Yin
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.583.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.583-1.6081.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0190.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in 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
Calming
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Calming
Heart Healing