1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
1.2 Color
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Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, gray
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.656-1.678Not Available
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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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