1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
1.2 Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Venus
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 Energy
Not Available
1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
Not Available
1.8.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available