Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.503.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Optimism
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Psychic Abilities