1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
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1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Yellow, Green, Blue, Reddish, Brown, Red, Brown
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
Receptive, Projective
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1.9 Deities
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
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2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.2 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
3.3 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
3.4 Mohs Hardness
3.8 Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
4 Optical Properties
4.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
4.2 Pleochroism
4.3 Dispersion
4.4 Transparency
4.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.518-1.561
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3.25
4.6 Optic Character
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4.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
4.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.025
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0.296
4.9 Clarity
5 Benefits
5.1 Physical
5.1.1 Neurological
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5.1.2 Cardiovascular
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5.1.3 Respiratory
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5.1.4 Reproductive
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5.1.5 Digestive
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5.2 Psychology
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5.3 Healing
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5.4 Qualities Associated
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