1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
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1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Grey, Brown, Green, Colorless, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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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
2.69-2.722.90-3.20
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
From the Congo
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.599-1.637
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.023-0.028
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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