1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
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1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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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
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
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.595-1.645
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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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