Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Switzerland
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White
White, gray
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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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Resinous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Protection