1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
the type locality
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
1.2 Color
Blue, Green
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio
1.5 Planet
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
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
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2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.153.64-3.66
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAl2O4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Absent
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
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
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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