1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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 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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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
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
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On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.918-1.936
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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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