1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
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
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.556-1.600
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.024-0.037
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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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