1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
1.2 Color
Red, Violet
Green, Green, White, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.55-2.57
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
bluish–red
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.522-1.530
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.0280.008-0.010
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0.296
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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