1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
Black, Brownish, Brown, Black, Brownish
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
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None, parting may develop along {111}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe++Cr2O4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
none.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.6862.08-2.16
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.155Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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