Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Yellow, orange, Red
Streak
Blue, White
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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
2.753.355-3.433
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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In thick sections
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5001.690-1.705
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Harmony