1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, South Africa
Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown
Green, Brown, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn
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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
Money, Protection
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.25-3.45
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2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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X = colorless to green; Y = colorless
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.660-1.685
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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