Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Gemini
Planet
Jupiter
Mercury
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Jupiter/Neptune
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.16-3.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Blue stones – strong
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.628-1.651
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.002-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances communication and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
-
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Manifestation