1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
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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
1.9 Deities
Endurance, Meditation, Love
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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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.05-3.08
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Semitransparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.74Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Color grading system
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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