1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green, Blue, Green
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White, Greenish, White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
Virgo
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Gaia, Goddess, The All
Mars
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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