Origin
Tanzania
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Blue
Green
Streak
White, Colorless
None
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Air, Water, Earth
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love, Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
Hard
-
Specific Gravity
3.351.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Present
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Intuition
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Health