1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
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
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Isis
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
1.10 Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
1.11 Powers
Healing
Money, Protection, Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.67-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Be3Al2SiO6
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
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Color grading system
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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