1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Capricorn, Aries, Capricorn, Aries, Capricorn
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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
1.9 Deities
Black Madonna, Isis, Horus
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available4.392
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.827-1.879
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.042-0.051
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al
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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