1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Red, Violet
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
Not Available2.98-3.03
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
2.6 Cleavage
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[110] perfect; [010] distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.599-1.637
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.019-0.028
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
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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