Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Green
Streak
White
Greenish, 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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.662-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.031-0.036-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Transformation