1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy, China
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.6761.710-1.735
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.0210.012-0.033
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3.9 Clarity
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Transparent
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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