1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
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
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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
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.827-1.879
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.042-0.051
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3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
TransparentAnthony et al
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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