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Blue Sapphire
Gemological properties
| Chemical
composition: AL2O3 + Fe |
Hardness:
9 |
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Density:
around 4 |
Refractive index:
1.762-1.77 |
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Birefringence:
0.008 |
Pleochroism: Strong dichroism |
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Color: Light blue to dark blue,
violetish-blue, greenish-blue, steely-blue, color change
from blue or greenish blue to violet-purple to purple. |
Occurrence: Sri Lanka, Thailand (Kanchanaburi), Cambodia
(Pailin), Burma, Kashmir,
Australia (Anakie), Tanzania, Madagascar, USA (Montana, Yogo Gulch). |
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Astrological properties
Planet:
Saturn
Cosmic Color: Violet
Number: 8
Chakra: 4th, Arahata |
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Saturn
Mantra |
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"Aum sham shanaiascaraya namah"
repeated 23 times at the time of wearing a Saturn talisman. |
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Signs
of a well-placed Saturn |
Wisdom, integrity, discipline,
spiritual achievement trough humility, patience, dedication and non-attachment.
Saturn also govern leadership and perfection, highest human qualities,
and longevity. |
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Sign:
Capricorn
Element: Air
Day: Saturday
Time: Sunset |
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Sanskrit Names
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Nilam |
Blue sapphire |
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Nila-mani |
Blue jewel |
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Indra-nilam |
Royal blue gem |
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Sani-ratna |
Saturn's gem |
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Signs
of an afflicted Saturn
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| Misery, adversity, sorrows,
restrictions, denials, delays, accidents, chronic diseases, thefts, being a thief |
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Prevention of the following diseases
"Blue sapphire recommended"
Paralysis, asthma, rheumatisms, teeth
problems, bones problems
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