Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
Blue, White
Colorless
For which Rashi?
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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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.753.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5001.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
-99990.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Self-Exploration