1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
Red
1.3 Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White
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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
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.096-0.0980.010-0.014
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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