1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
Taurus
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
3.26-3.412.00-2.45
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.460-1.570
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.023-0.050
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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