1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Violet, Colorless, pink
1.3 Streak
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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
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Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Psychic Power, Love
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
3.55-3.702.71-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
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2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.573-1.600
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.0330.005-0.009
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
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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