Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Origins: Russia
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Scorpio
Planet
Jupiter
Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1,1 ; 3,2.
Mohs Hardness
5.58.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.739-1.770
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Aids in grounding and protection
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Transformation