1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
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
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.535-1.539
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.008-0.010
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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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