1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange
Madagascar
1.2 Color
White, Green, Brownish
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
O = brownish gray; E = gray
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.79-1.807
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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