1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, gray
Violet, Black
1.3 Streak
White
gray, White, gray, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
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1.5 Planet
Venus, Neptune
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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
Protection, Courage, Love
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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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.610-1.650Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
3.8 Birefringence
0.040Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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