1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
Red, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
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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
Projective, Receptive
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
Dilute acid
Insoluble in acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.964.20-4.30
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.6862.609-2.903
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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