1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
1.2 Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Red, pink, Black, orange
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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insoluble in water
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.720-1.756
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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
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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