Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.701.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
4-72.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
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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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Spiritual Growth