1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brazil
1.2 Color
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
Colorless, White, Greenish
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
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
2.00-2.452.52-2.60
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
none
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.529-1.560
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.000-0.011
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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