Origin
Southern and central Africa
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Colorless
Colorless, Greenish, Blue
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.703.40-3.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
-99997.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6401.701-1.724
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.054-0.0750.005-0.007
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Hope
Spiritual Awakening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Inner Peace