1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy, China
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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 Energy
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1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
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1.8.2 Ring Metal
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.16 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.19 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.22 Mohs Hardness
5.4 Chemical Composition
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3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
6 Optical Properties
6.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
6.2 Pleochroism
6.3 Dispersion
7.8 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
7.9 Refractive Index
1.672-1.6761.556-1.600
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3.25
7.14 Optic Character
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7.15 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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7.16 Birefringence
0.019-0.0210.024-0.037
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0.296
10.3 Clarity
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Transparent
11 Benefits
11.1 Physical
11.1.1 Neurological
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11.2.1 Cardiovascular
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11.2.2 Respiratory
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11.3.1 Reproductive
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11.4.1 Digestive
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11.5 Psychology
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11.6 Healing
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11.7 Qualities Associated
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