1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown
1.2 Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Yellow
1.3 Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
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1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
Scorpio
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Healing
Protection, Psychic Power
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, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Indiscernible
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.690-3.2201.544-1.553
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
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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