1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
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
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
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
none
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.460-1.570
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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