1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Color: light greenish blue, pale yellow or colorless. Hardness: 5.5 6, Refractive index: 1.58 1.61, Density: 3.04 3.11, Chemical composition: LiAl(PO4)F, Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China and Australia., Axinite is a collectors stone that is rarely used in jewelry.
Linarite, from La Carolina District, Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, the type locality . Picture width 1.5 mm
1.2 Color
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Green, Blue, gray, Brown, pink, White, Yellow, gray, Greenish
Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
weak to none
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.809-1.859
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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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