1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, orange
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
(e.g. graphite).
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.525-1.686
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
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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