1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Taurus
Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
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3.2 Pleochroism
None
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.031-0.036
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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