1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
Spain, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
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1.5 Planet
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
Psychic Power, Prosperity
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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
insoluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.032.80-2.95
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7881.498-1.681
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0090.179-0.181
0
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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