Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
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Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Streak
Blue, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
Planet
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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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.752.60-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.021.00
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5001.525-1.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Clarity