1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
India, Italy
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
White, Reddish
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
3.26-3.412.08-2.16
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
distinct/good on {1011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.478-1.490
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.005-0.008
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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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