Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus
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Planet
Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None
Mohs Hardness
4-76.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Trichroic
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.71-1.74-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inner bridges
Empathy
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace
Emotional Healing