1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Blue, Colorless, White
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
White
White, Brownish, Brownish, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
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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
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1.9 Deities
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
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.586.86-7.03
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
2.6 Cleavage
None
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.583-1.6081.990-2.105
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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