1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy
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, Green, gray, Brown, Black
Yellow
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White
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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
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.544-1.553
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
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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