1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Black, Green, Black, Green, Black, Green, gray, Black, Green, gray
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
1.3 Streak
Not Available, Not Available, gray, Green
Reddish, Brown, Reddish, Brown
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
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.699Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Translucent
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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