1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland, Yellow, blue, Switzerland, Yellow, blue
India, China
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Blue, Green, Yellow, Colorless, Pale pink, Red, White, Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, pink
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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
Water, Air
polyatomic nonmetal
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
insoluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25Not Available
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(e.g. graphite).
2.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.432-1.436Not Available
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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
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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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