1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy, Canada
Afghanistan
1.2 Color
Blue, Red, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
Violet, Blue, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius
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
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Protection, Courage
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
2.90-3.102.50-3.00
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
3,6
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.500-1.670
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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