1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain, China
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
1.2 Color
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Green, Green, White, Blue
1.3 Streak
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
Slightly sectile
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2.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
2.905-3.251.522-1.530
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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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