Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Green, Blue
Streak
Blue, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Soluble
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.752.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
none
Mohs Hardness
5.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.5001.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Purity