1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland, Yellow, blue, Switzerland, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Blue, Green, Yellow, Colorless, Pale pink, Red, White, Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, pink
1.3 Streak
Brown, Yellow, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
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
1.9 Deities
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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
Soluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.253.00-3.25
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
visible
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.432-1.436
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.042Not Available
0
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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