1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange
1.2 Color
Colorless, Greenish, Blue
White, Green, Brownish
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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
3.40-3.582.56-2.60
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.701-1.7241.518-1.527
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0070.006-0.007
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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