1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: blue, Not Available, Not Available, Not Available, Hardness: 8.5, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O3, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma. Bluish stones are most valuable. Prices for chrysoberyls grow rapidly with weight, and clean stones bigger than 15 cts are rare and therefore an excellent investment.
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Blue, Green, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
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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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.69-3.81
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2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
BeAl 2 O 4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.746-1.763
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.007-0.013
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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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