Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico, USA, Spain
Color
Blue
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red, Black
Streak
Blue
Brownish, White
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.253.95-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Trichroic
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Dispersion
0.010.16
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6722.368-2.371
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.065-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
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