1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
1.2 Color
Violet, Blue
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, 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
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
2.56-2.663.26-3.41
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.542-1.5781.669-1.723
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0120.011-0.037
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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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