1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Orange, blue, Orange, blue
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Blue
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
1.3 Streak
Not Available
Grey, Yellow, gray
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Healing, Protection
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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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.703.10-3.20
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor to good on (001)
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X golden yellow to orange
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.589-1.670
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.160-0.1720.027-0.032
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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