1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
1.3 Streak
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.143.26-3.41
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
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
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.598-1.6201.669-1.723
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.011-0.037
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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