1 Astrology
1.2 Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
1.4 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
1.6 Streak
1.3 For which Rashi?
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1.4 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.11 Energy
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1.1 How to Wear?
1.3.1 Finger
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1.5.1 Ring Metal
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1.10 Deities
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1.14 Not to wear with
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1.19 Powers
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1.23 Birthstone
1.23.1 Planetary
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1.28.2 Talisman
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3 Physical Properties
3.1 Tenacity
3.5 Solubility
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4.2 Durability
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5.4 Specific Gravity
6.10 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
6.13 Cleavage
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Distinct on {100} and {110}
6.15 Mohs Hardness
7.4 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
8 Optical Properties
8.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
9.2 Pleochroism
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10.2 Dispersion
11.5 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
11.6 Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.540-1.550
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3.25
11.15 Optic Character
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11.16 Crystal System
11.17 Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.004-0.008
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0.296
11.30 Clarity
12 Benefits
12.1 Physical
12.1.1 Neurological
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12.1.2 Cardiovascular
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12.2.1 Respiratory
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12.2.2 Reproductive
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13.1.2 Digestive
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13.2 Psychology
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13.3 Healing
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13.5 Qualities Associated
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