1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
1.2 Color
Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Blue, Red, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 Energy
1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
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1.8.2 Ring Metal
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Psychic Power, Prosperity
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.603.95-4.03
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
None, but may exhibit parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
Strong
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.509-1.5411.762-1.788
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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