1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, yellowish orange
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Greasy
Subadamantine, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.488-1.5052.013-2.029
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Hexagonal
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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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