1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink, Violet
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
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.952.27-2.33
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.498-1.6811.483-1.487
1
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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