1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange
USA, Southern and central Africa, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy, green, blue, China, India, USA, Italy
1.2 Color
White, Green, Brownish
White, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Gemini
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
2.56-2.602.44-2.62
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.560-1.571
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.0070.008-0.014
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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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