1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Psychic Power, Love
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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
2.71-2.902.98-3.10
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.573-1.6001.578-1.646
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0090.020-0.030
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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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