1 Astrology
0.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
1.4 Color
1.7 Streak
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White, Colorless
1.10 For which Rashi?
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1.4 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.10 Energy
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1.14 How to Wear?
1.14.1 Finger
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1.17.1 Ring Metal
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1.20 Deities
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1.23 Not to wear with
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1.26 Powers
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1.28 Birthstone
1.29.1 Planetary
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2.2.1 Talisman
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3 Physical Properties
3.1 Tenacity
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4.2 Solubility
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4.5 Durability
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5.2 Specific Gravity
2.8 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.11 Cleavage
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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
2.14 Mohs Hardness
6.4 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
7 Optical Properties
7.1 Luster
7.2 Pleochroism
7.3 Dispersion
7.12 Transparency
Transparent
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
7.13 Refractive Index
7.26 Optic Character
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7.27 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
7.28 Birefringence
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11.2 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
12 Benefits
12.1 Physical
12.1.1 Neurological
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12.3.1 Cardiovascular
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12.3.2 Respiratory
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12.3.3 Reproductive
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12.3.4 Digestive
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12.4 Psychology
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12.5 Healing
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12.6 Qualities Associated
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