1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
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{001} perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.525-1.587
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0090.0290-0.0380
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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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