1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Czech, Mexico, Australia
1.2 Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Red, Colorless, Violet, Red, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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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
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
2.6 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
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10
2.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.626-1.629
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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
Translucent
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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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