1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
001
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.53-1.551.735-1.738
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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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