1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa, green
1.2 Color
Violet, Blue, White
Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
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
Protection, Courage
Protection
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
2.50-3.003.25-4.10
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
3,6
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
Cu2CO3(OH)2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.500-1.6701.655-1.909
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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