1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
1.2 Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
1.5 Planet
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
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Projective, Receptive
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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Dilute acid
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
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StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.525-1.686
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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