1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
1.2 Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish
Brown
1.3 Streak
gray
Brownish, Red, Black
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
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Good in one direction
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
When Fe-rich
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.603-1.6902.190-2.457
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.083
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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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