1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.3 Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow
1.4 Streak
1.5 For which Rashi?
1.6 Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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1.7 Element of Planets
1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
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1.8.2 Ring Metal
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1.9 Energy
1.10 Deities
1.11 Not to wear with
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1.12 Powers
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1.13 Birthstone
1.13.1 Planetary
1.13.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.59-2.60
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7.18
2.6 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.7 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
2.8 Mohs Hardness
2.9 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.583-1.614
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
3.8 Birefringence
0.003Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
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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