1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Switzerland
1.2 Color
Green, Green, White, Blue
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.736-1.762
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.009-0.015
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3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
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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