1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, White
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
3.15-3.215.85-6.15
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
visible
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gems
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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