1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Ethiopia
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Libra
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
Projective, Receptive
Receptive
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism
Protection
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
1.98-2.252.80-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
None
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.525-1.587
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0290-0.0380
0
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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