1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
the type locality
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Green
Black, Blue, Violet
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.95-3.13
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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2.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
{210} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.622-1.666
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
3.8 Birefringence
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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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