Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Blue
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
Blue
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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
3.253.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.0-6.0
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Trichroic
X = blue
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.607-1.6721.680-1.698
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0650.005-0.008
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Clear Thinking