Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Green, White, Blue
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.702.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
-
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0330.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Intuition
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Harmony