1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown
1.2 Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Sun, Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Indiscernible
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
moderate
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.544-1.553
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.009
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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