1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Blue, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Brown, Yellow, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
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
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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
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2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.253.04-3.17
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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3.2 Pleochroism
visible
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.604-1.646
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0420.031-0.036
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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