1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland, Yellow, blue, Switzerland, Yellow, blue
Czech, Mexico, Australia
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Blue, Green, Yellow, Colorless, Pale pink, Red, White, Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, pink
Red, Colorless, Violet, Red, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
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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
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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
2.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
2.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.626-1.629
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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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3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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