1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Color: light greenish blue, pale yellow or colorless. Hardness: 5.5 6, Refractive index: 1.58 1.61, Density: 3.04 3.11, Chemical composition: LiAl(PO4)F, Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China and Australia., Axinite is a collectors stone that is rarely used in jewelry.
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Green, Blue, gray, Brown, pink, White, Yellow, gray, Greenish
Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.010-0.014
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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