Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
Blue, White
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For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
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
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.753.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.5001.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Love