Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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
-
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.633.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Psychic Abilities