1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black, Green, Red, Blue, White
Yellow, Red, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Cancer, Pisces, Cancer
1.5 Planet
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Moon, Neptune
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
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
3.03-3.182.65-2.87
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.53-1.69
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
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3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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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