1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Switzerland
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Mercury
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
1.10 Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
1.11 Powers
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Money, Protection, Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Color grading system
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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