1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
Reddish, White, Violet, gray, Black, Reddish, White, Violet, gray, Black
1.3 Streak
White, Yellow, Colorless
Black
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
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
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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