1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, 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
2.69-2.723.79-3.94
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Lamellar, Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
From the Congo
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.670-1.734
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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