1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
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1.2 Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Mercury
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 Energy
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Receptive, Projective
1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
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1.8.2 Ring Metal
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
Readily soluble in HF
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94Not Available
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
None observed
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.525Not Available
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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
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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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