Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Red
Streak
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Aries
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Mars
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
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
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-
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
4-77.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Be3Al2(SiO3)6
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.710-1.735-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.033-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Passion