Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Colorless, Greenish, Green, gray, Yellow
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
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Planet
Jupiter
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.21-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5.56-7
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 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)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
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.006-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Empathy