1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland, Yellow, blue, Switzerland, Yellow, blue
1.2 Color
White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Blue, Green, Yellow, Colorless, Pale pink, Red, White, Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
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
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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
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.00-3.25
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.498-1.6811.432-1.436
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
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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