Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Red, Brown, Yellow, pink
Streak
Blue, White
pink
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
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Specific Gravity
2.753.06-3.19
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.54-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5001.627-1.663
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
-99990.032-0.035
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Clarity
Creativity