1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Colorless, Green
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray
1.3 Streak
Not Available
White, None
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
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
2.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.90-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None – parting in 3 directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.658-1.6781.758-1.780
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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