Astrology
Origin
Italy
Italy, China
Color
Brownish, Red, Brown, Green, White, gray, Yellow, Reddish
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78-2.853.09
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.58
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5731.672-1.676
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0280-0.04500.019-0.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-discovery
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
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