Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, gray
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Buddha
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Courage, Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.905.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Waxy
-
Pleochroism
Weak
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.610-1.6502.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0400.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Protection
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding