1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
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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
1.9 Deities
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.902.58-2.64
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.530-1.540
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.004
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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