1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Brown, Red, Yellow, pink
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.193.26-3.41
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6631.669-1.723
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.0350.011-0.037
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0.296
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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