1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White
Colorless, Red, orange, Brown, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
Neptune, Tiamat
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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
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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
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Yellow to pink/deep carmineMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.328-1.332
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.010Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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