Origin
Ethiopia
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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Planet
Mercury
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Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Cupid
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
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Solubility
hot salt water
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
None
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-99990.012-0.033
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Tranquility