1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
the type locality
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
1.2 Color
Colorless, gray, White
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.372.62-2.65
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
001
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.6311.53-1.55
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.071-0.0740.007-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
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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