1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink
White, Reddish
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
2.54-2.612.08-2.16
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
distinct/good on {1011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5361.478-1.490
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0050-0.00600.005-0.008
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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