1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
1.2 Color
Colorless, Colorless, gray, White, White
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.422.55-2.57
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael 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
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.584-1.6151.522-1.530
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Triclinic
3.8 Birefringence
0.028-0.0300.008-0.010
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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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