1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
1.2 Color
Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, rose, Brown, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak to strong if coloreD
For violet varieties
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.631-1.6501.570-1.614
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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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