1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Mexico
USA, Southern and central Africa, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy
1.2 Color
Blue, Blue, Black
White, Yellow
1.3 Streak
Grey, Black, gray
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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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
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, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
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10
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
Marked
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.45-2.621.560-1.571
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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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3.9 Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
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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