1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Russia
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
1.2 Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Green
1.3 Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
None
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Wealth
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
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Poor
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)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.64-1.69
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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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