1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Russia
Italy, Canada
1.2 Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Blue, Red, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
White
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, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
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)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Pale green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.614-1.666
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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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