1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
Spain, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray
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
2.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.80-2.95
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
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, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.498-1.681
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.179-0.181
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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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