1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada
USA
1.2 Color
Green, White
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, yellowish orange
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
3.15-3.215.50-5.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
Very weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.657-1.6812.013-2.029
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Gems
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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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