Astrology
Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
White
Green, Black, Brown
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Capricorn
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
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Deities
Mars
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
Capricorn
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.04-3.26
Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.543
1.613-1.663
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
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0.020
Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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