1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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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