1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, gray
Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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, Healing
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.662.58-2.64
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
X = pale yellow
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.530-1.543
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.004
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Translucent
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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