1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Australia
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
1.2 Color
Green
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
1.3 Streak
Yellow, Green, Yellow, Green
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
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
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
HCl soluble
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
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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