Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.703.63-3.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Absent
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.770-1.780
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Isometric
Birefringence
0.012-0.033-9999
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Emotional Healing