1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Yellow, White
Brown
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.313.25-3.28
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
None observed
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.638-1.6501.674-1.693
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
3.8 Birefringence
0.0130Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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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