1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
the type locality
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
1.2 Color
Blue, Green
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
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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Endurance, Meditation, Love
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
3.80-4.153.53-3.65
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Trichroic
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.71-1.74
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.063Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Color grading system
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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