1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow
1.3 Streak
White
Brownish, White, Brownish, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.723.55-3.73
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.730-1.760
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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