1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Italy, Russia
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
Brown
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.103.25-3.28
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
none
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.674-1.693
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
3.8 Birefringence
0.057Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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