1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.554-1.573
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.042-0.0510.008-0.010
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
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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