1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
1.5 Planet
Not Available
Venus, Mercury
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
1.10 Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
1.11 Powers
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Money, Protection, Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.502.67-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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