1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia
1.2 Color
Violet, Black
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
1.3 Streak
gray, White, gray, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
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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Projective, Receptive
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Astral Projection, Psychicism
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
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
2.3 Durability
Not Available
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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)
SiO2 · nH2O
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.37-1.52
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
0
0.296
1.5 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
2 Benefits
2.1 Physical
2.1.1 Neurological
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2.1.2 Cardiovascular
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2.1.3 Respiratory
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2.1.4 Reproductive
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2.1.5 Digestive
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2.2 Psychology
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2.3 Healing
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2.4 Qualities Associated
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