1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
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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Projective, Receptive
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Astral Projection, Psychicism
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
Flexible
BrittleWalter Schumann
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.401.98-2.25
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 · nH2O
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.521-1.5311.37-1.52
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.010Not Available
0
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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