Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, Orange, blue, Orange, blue
Italy
Color
White, Blue
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
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Planet
Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
Receptive
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Optical Properties
Luster
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Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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Dispersion
None
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.668-1.703
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.160-0.172
0.024-0.030
Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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