Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Streak
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Brownish, Yellow
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Water
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
3.55-3.706.8-7.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4-73-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
C20H36
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.15
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.710-1.7352.416
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0330.066
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Creativity