1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Russia
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Brown, Reddish, orange
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
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
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
3.87-4.142.80-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
{001} perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.583-2.7411.525-1.587
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.1170.0290-0.0380
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
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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