Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Red, Brown, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
pink
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.06-3.19
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.54-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
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Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.627-1.663
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.032-0.035
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Creativity