1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico
1.2 Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Colorless, pink
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Pluto, Venus
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
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.355-3.4333.15-3.21
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
In thick sections
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.657-1.681
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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