Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Blue
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
Blue
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.252.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Trichroic
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6721.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0650.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Spiritual Protection