1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
the type locality
1.2 Color
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Colorless, gray, White
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.032.33-2.37
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7881.543-1.631
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0090.071-0.074
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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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