1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
1.2 Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Green, gray, Yellow
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
1.5 Planet
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
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Projective, Receptive
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
2.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.93-2.96
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.525-1.686
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
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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