1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Black, Brownish, Brown, Black, Brownish
1.3 Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
Brown
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
None, parting may develop along {111}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe++Cr2O4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
none.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7582.08-2.16
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
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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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