1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
USA
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
1.3 Streak
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Yellow, yellowish orange
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
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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
2.62-2.655.50-5.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
001
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Very weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.53-1.552.013-2.029
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to translucent
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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