Origin
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
Russia
Color
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
Colorless, Brownish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
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Planet
Pluto
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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
Hephaestus
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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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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
86
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Absent
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.731.607
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Revitalization
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Protection