1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
Green, White
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
Readily soluble in HF
insoluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.943.15-3.21
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
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
LiAlSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
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Strong in kunzite: α-purple
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.657-1.681
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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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