1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, Greenish, Brown, Green, Green, Black
Violet, Blue, White
1.3 Streak
Greenish, gray, Greenish, gray
Blue
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
3.19-3.562.50-3.00
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.671-1.7741.500-1.670
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
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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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