1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
1.2 Color
Blue
Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow
1.3 Streak
Not Available
Brownish, White, Brownish, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.553.55-3.73
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.735-1.7901.730-1.760
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.020
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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