1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
1.2 Color
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
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
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Poor on {0001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6.5
2
10
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
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1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
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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