Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Green
Streak
Blue, White
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Soluble
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.751.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5001.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Health