1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Green, White, Blue
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
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
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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
2.55-2.575.85-6.15
1
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
visible
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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