1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
India, Italy
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
1.2 Color
White, Reddish
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
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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Psychic Power, Prosperity
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.163.95-4.03
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
None, but may exhibit parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.762-1.788
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.008-0.009
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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