1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange
1.2 Color
Blue, Blue, Black
White, Green, Brownish
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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
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
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Marked
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.45-2.621.518-1.527
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
Transparent
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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