1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Mexico
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
Red, gray
1.3 Streak
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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Spirituality, Healing
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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
Insoluble in acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.734.20-4.30
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.486-1.6582.609-2.903
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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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