1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black, Green, Red, Blue, White
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Mercury
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
1.10 Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
1.11 Powers
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Money, Protection, Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.182.67-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Hexagonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Color grading system
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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