Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Cupid
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Astral Projection, Psychicism
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
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hot salt water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.701.98-2.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4-75-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
SiO2 · nH2O
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.37-1.52
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.033-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Intuition
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Creativity