Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
Jupiter
Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
5.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Al2SiO5
Luster
-
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.036-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Inner Peace