Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Red
Streak
Blue, White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
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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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
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
2.753.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
none, may show indistinct parting
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.
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.5001.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
Birefringence
-99990.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Inspiration