1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.98-3.102.62-2.65
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
001
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Weak or absentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.578-1.6461.53-1.55
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.0300.007-0.010
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent to translucent
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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