1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
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1.2 Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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), Brittle, Conchoidal
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2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
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3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.595-1.645
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.032-0.038
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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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