1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
1.3 Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.58-2.63
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.535-1.539
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.008-0.010
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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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