1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, Columbia
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
1.2 Color
White, White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.20-2.263.26-3.41
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.4931.669-1.723
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.011-0.037
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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