1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Colorless, Greenish, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow
1.3 Streak
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
1.98-2.503.21-3.38
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.670-1.734
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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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