1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Violet, Colorless, pink
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
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Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Psychic Power, Love
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.082.71-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Hexagonal
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.005-0.009
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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