1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Madagascar
1.2 Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
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 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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
moderate
O = brownish gray; E = gray
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.79-1.807
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0250-0.0270Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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