1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Mexico, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
Brownish, Red, Yellow, White, Brown, orange
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
2.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
[10 1 1] Imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Resinous, Subadamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.703-1.7522.106-2.263
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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Translucent
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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