1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
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1.2 Color
White, Colorless, gray, Yellow
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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
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.504-1.5101.656-1.678
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.001Not Available
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0.296
1.5 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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2 Benefits
2.1 Physical
2.1.1 Neurological
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2.1.2 Cardiovascular
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2.1.3 Respiratory
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2.1.4 Reproductive
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2.1.5 Digestive
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2.2 Psychology
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2.3 Healing
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2.4 Qualities Associated
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