1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Yellow, White, Brown, Greenish, Yellow, White
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Green, gray, Yellow
1.3 Streak
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.514-1.539
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
3.8 Birefringence
0.03-0.070.008-0.010
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Translucent
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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