1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink, Violet
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
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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
1.9 Deities
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.902.27-2.33
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.483-1.487
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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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