1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
the type locality
Afghanistan
1.2 Color
Colorless, gray, White
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
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
2.33-2.372.90-3.14
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Imperfect; basal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Moderate dichroic
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.6311.598-1.620
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.071-0.0740.008-0.011
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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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