1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
1.2 Color
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
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
1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.69-2.79
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Poor on {0001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.7801.607-1.612
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent
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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