1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, pink
Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
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gray, Brownish, Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Pluto, Venus
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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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
3.15-3.214.80-4.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{010} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.657-1.681Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.016Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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