Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Blue, Green, Colorless
Red, pink, Black, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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
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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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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.703.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
None
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.560-1.6401.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
0.054-0.075-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Hope
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Energy