1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Guatemala, Russia, Columbia, Canada, Italy
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France
1.2 Color
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
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
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
3.28-3.382.80-2.95
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Distinct on [001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.6881.611-1.673
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.013-0.0200.021-0.033
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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