Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.53-3.652.62-2.67
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Trichroic
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.538-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
-99990.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inner bridges
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace
Harmony