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Gypsum Vs Bertrandite


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa  
Mexico  

Color
Colorless, Yellow  
Colorless, White, Greenish, Brown  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Flexible  

Solubility
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Soluble  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
2.20-2.40  

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy  

Pleochroism
none.  
None  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.583-1.614  
1.521-1.531  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.010  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Promotes mental clarity  
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Respiratory
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Good  

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony  
Harmony  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Creativity  
Harmony  

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