1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
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
2.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in HF
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.402.86-2.94
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
None observed
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.11 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
4.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
4.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
4.7 Optic Character
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4.9 Crystal System
4.10 Birefringence
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0.296
4.14 Clarity
5 Benefits
5.1 Physical
5.1.1 Neurological
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5.1.2 Cardiovascular
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5.1.3 Respiratory
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5.1.4 Reproductive
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5.1.5 Digestive
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5.2 Psychology
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5.3 Healing
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5.4 Qualities Associated
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