1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Color: colorless, light yellow, light pink, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.63 1.64, Density: 2.98 3.03, Chemical composition: Ca(B2Si2O8), Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Japan. Colorless danburites are common, with light pink or yellowish stones being more rare and expensive. Only eye clean pieces are valuable.
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1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish, Yellow
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
2.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.033.32-3.43
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
slight in colored varieties
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.703-1.752
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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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