Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
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Planet
Jupiter
Venus
Element of Planets
-
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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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.009-0.010
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Self-Realization