Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Spain
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Black
Streak
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Cybele
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
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
3.55-3.701.19-1.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4-72.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
C
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
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
1.710-1.7351.640-1.680
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
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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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Protection