Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Madagascar
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
Blue, White
Reddish, Brown
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.753.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5001.79-1.807
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Balance