1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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
Healing
Protection, Healing
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.58-2.64
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.530-1.543
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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