Astrology
Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White, Yellow, Colorless
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
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Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Waxy
Pleochroism
X = colorless
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.648
1.530-1.543
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.012-0.015
0.003-0.009
Clarity
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Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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