Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Austria, Mexico, China
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Colorless, Yellow, Brownish, Red, Violet, Blue, gray
Streak
White
White
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
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Soluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.172.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{001}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.52.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
KMg(SO4)Cl
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Visible: X = violet
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.494
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.022
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Balance