1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
1.2 Color
Colorless, Brownish
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
2.2 Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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AlAl6O3BSi3O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
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
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Translucent
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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