1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, White, Red, 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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.735-1.7381.575-1.588
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.012-0.013
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
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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