1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown
Greenish, Yellow, White
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.403.17-3.18
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
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3.2 Pleochroism
None
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.521-1.5311.665-1.667
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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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