Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
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Reddish, Black
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
3.55-3.704.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4-75.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
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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Birefringence
0.012-0.033-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Grounding