1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
1.2 Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Green, gray, Yellow
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.55-2.632.69-2.72
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
From the Congo
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.554-1.573
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
Triclinic
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.008-0.010
0
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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