Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
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Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.702.60-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
colorless.
Dispersion
0.021.00
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.525-1.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0330.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Clarity