1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
1.3 Streak
White
Brown, White, Brown, White
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
Readily soluble in HF
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Greasy, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
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Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.678-1.758
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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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