Origin
Sri Lanka
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Color
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, gray
Streak
White
White
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.022.57-2.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
X = pale yellow
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
-9999-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Supports healthy digestion
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Psychic Abilities