1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
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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
Projective, Receptive
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1.9 Deities
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
Dilute acid
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.59-2.60
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
none.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.583-1.614
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
3.8 Birefringence
0.155Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al
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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