1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
The origin of celestine is chiefly sedimentary. It occurs as cavity or, fissure fillings, Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Violet, Black
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray
1.3 Streak
gray, White, gray, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Neptune
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
Weakly trichroiC
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Gems
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.619-1.635
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.004-0.012
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Gems
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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