1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
1.2 Color
Red, Colorless, Red
Green
1.3 Streak
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, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.735-1.7451.64-1.69
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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