Origin
Brazil
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Blue, Greenish
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.312.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{110} Good
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.639-1.6801.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0410.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Intuition & Communication
Spirituality