1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Mexico
1.2 Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Green, gray, Yellow
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Spirituality, Healing
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.67-2.73
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.486-1.658
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.154-0.174
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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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