1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
1.2 Color
Blue, Grey
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, gray
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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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.57-2.66
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemstones of the world (2001)
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3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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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