1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Orange, blue, Orange, blue
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
White, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Healing, Protection
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
Readily soluble in HF
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.942.60-2.70
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
None observed
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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3.2 Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.486-1.658
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.160-0.172
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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