1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
USA
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
1.3 Streak
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Yellow, yellowish orange
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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Psychic Power, Love
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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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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.905.50-5.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Very weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.573-1.6002.013-2.029
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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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