1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
1.2 Color
White, Green, Brownish
Red, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 Energy
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1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
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Ring Finger
1.8.2 Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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
2.56-2.603.97-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
No true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
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Strong: purplish-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.762-1.778
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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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