1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
Colorless, White, gray, Brownish, Greenish
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
2.93-2.962.78-2.88
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2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect on the {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.552-1.618
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
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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