1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland, Yellow, blue, Switzerland, Yellow, blue
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Blue, Green, Yellow, Colorless, Pale pink, Red, White, Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, pink
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
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
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2.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{110} Good
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Extreme
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
cubic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
3.8 Birefringence
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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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