1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Black
Black, Reddish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aquarius, All, Taurus, Aquarius, All, Taurus, Aquarius
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1.5 Planet
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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
Projective, Receptive
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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
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Moderate; cochineal-red to blood-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Rarely transparentMore from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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OpaqueUlrich 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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