1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, Brown, Black, Brownish
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
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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
Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
001
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
none.
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.53-1.55
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Transparent to 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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