1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
1.2 Color
Red
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, gray
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222.57-2.66
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = pale yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.370-1.470Not Available
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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