1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, Brown, Black, Brownish
Blue, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
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
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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3.2 Pleochroism
none.
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.604-1.646
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.031-0.036
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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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