Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Jupiter
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
-
Pleochroism
Trichroic
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Inner bridges
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace
Psychic Abilities