1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Russia
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
White
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
2.58-2.642.25-2.40
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
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perfect on {010}; good on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5401.510-1.550
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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