1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
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
2.55-2.703.04-3.17
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
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{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.604-1.646
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.031-0.036
0
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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