Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Colorless, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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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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-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.702.95-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
None
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.658-1.673
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0330.010-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Peace