Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Green, Blue, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Buddha
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Courage, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.502.30-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Waxy
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.610-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Optimism
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Protection