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
Red, Brown
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
2.69-2.723.62-4.33
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
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
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
From the Congo
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.730-1.820
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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