1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Canada
1.2 Color
Brown, Black
Colorless, White, Blue, Colorless, gray, Green, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Sagittarius
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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
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.491-1.524
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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