1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Ethiopia
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Black, Blue, Violet
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
Earth, Air, Water
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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
Projective, Receptive
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism
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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
BrittleWalter Schumann
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2.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.95-3.13
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
None
Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.622-1.666
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
3.8 Birefringence
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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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