1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Spain
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Black
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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
1.9 Deities
Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
Cybele
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Psychic Power, Love
Protection
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.901.19-1.35
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.573-1.6001.640-1.680
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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