Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless
Black
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Aquarius, All, Taurus, Aquarius, All, Taurus, Aquarius
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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Projective, Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Cleavage
Indistinct
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Mohs Hardness
5
3-4
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Weak to strong if coloreD
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.631-1.650
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
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Clarity
Transparent
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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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