1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Libra
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries
1.5 Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
Venus, Mercury
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Zeus
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
1.10 Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
1.11 Powers
Protection
Money, Protection, Love, Courage
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.902.67-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.565-1.602
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Color grading system
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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