1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
1.2 Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
3.48-3.602.69-2.72
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
From the Congo
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.554-1.573
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.008-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent
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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