1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
India, Italy
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
White, Reddish
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.80-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{001} perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.525-1.587
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.0290-0.0380
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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