1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Violet, Black
Colorless, Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
gray, White, gray, White
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Chakra Gemstone Properties
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
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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
Isometric
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
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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