1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
USA
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Yellow, Green, Blue, Reddish, Brown, Red, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, yellowish orange
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
Receptive, Projective
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.013-2.029
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.016
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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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