1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Greenish, White, White, gray, Greenish, Reddish, White, gray, Greenish, Green, gray, White, gray, Greenish, Green, gray
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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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
2.60-2.654.76-5.03
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.542Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.011Not Available
0
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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