1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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1.2 Color
Red
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Courage, Wealth
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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
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
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When Fe-rich
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.603-1.690
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
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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