Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brownish, Red
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
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Planet
Jupiter
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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
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.175.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Adamantine
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
visible
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6462.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.031-0.036-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Vitality