1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Mozambique, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Brownish, Black
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Greenish
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 Energy
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1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
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1.8.2 Ring Metal
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30Not Available
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.770-1.8202.37-2.45
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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