Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Blue, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.752.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5001.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Centering