1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
India
1.2 Color
Violet, Black
White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Brown, Black, pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Brown, orange
1.3 Streak
gray, White, gray, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
Earth, Air, Water
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
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Healing, Protection, Love
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
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
[C,H,O]
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.539-1.545
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Amorphous
3.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
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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