1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
China, South Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, Brownish, White
Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn
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
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Money, Protection
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
2.20-2.232.58-2.64
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Indiscernible
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.512-1.5231.534-1.540
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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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