1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
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1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
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1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.414.78-5.20
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.72-1.82
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
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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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