1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
Australia
1.2 Color
Green
Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
1.3 Streak
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Brown, Brownish, Yellow
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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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
Protection, Healing
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.27-4.29
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
VisibleArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Gemstones (2009)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5432.26-2.398
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemstones (2009)
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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