1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Colorless
Red, gray
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
1.9 Deities
Past Life Recall
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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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Insoluble in acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.584.20-4.30
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.5942.609-2.903
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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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