Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
Jupiter
-
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.172.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
none
Mohs Hardness
5.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
-
Pearly
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Purity