1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White
Colorless
1.4 For which Rashi?
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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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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.032.80-2.95
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Distinct on [001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.990-2.1051.611-1.673
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.096-0.0980.021-0.033
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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