Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Pakistan
Color
Blue, Green, Colorless
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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
2.64-2.703.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.6401.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.054-0.0750.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Creativity