1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.2 Color
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
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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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.32-3.43
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
none
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
slight in colored varieties
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.703-1.752
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.004-0.006
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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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