Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
Jupiter
Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
Gold
Deities
-
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
-
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
-
Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Taurus
Talisman
-
Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.172.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Love