1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
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Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
1.3 Streak
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White, Blue, Green
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
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.332.00-2.45
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.730-1.8201.460-1.570
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.023-0.050
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
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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