1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia
1.2 Color
Colorless, Colorless, gray, White, White
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
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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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Love, Courage
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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insoluble in common solvents
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Indiscernible
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.584-1.6151.544-1.553
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
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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