1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Yellow, Greenish, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow, Green, White, Blue
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
2.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{111} Distinct
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.9841.570-1.591
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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
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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