Astrology
Origin
The origin of celestine is chiefly sedimentary. It occurs as cavity or, fissure fillings, Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Air
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
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Deities
Gia
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
4.392
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Faint
Dispersion
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Transparency
Gems
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Refractive Index
1.619-1.635
1.827-1.879
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.012
0.042-0.051
Clarity
Gems
TransparentAnthony et al
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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