1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Tanzania
1.2 Color
White
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
1.3 Streak
Not Available
White, Colorless
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
Neptune, Tiamat
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.903.20-3.50
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
2.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
3.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.685-1.707
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.006-0.018
0
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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