1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
1.2 Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Violet, Colorless, pink
1.3 Streak
Yellow, yellowish orange
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Psychic Power, Love
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
5.50-5.902.71-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
3,1 basal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.573-1.600
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent to translucent
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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