1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Black
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray
1.3 Streak
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White, None
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer, Leo, Cancer, Leo, Cancer, Leo
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1.5 Planet
Mars, Saturn
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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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
Not Available3.90-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
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None – parting in 3 directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Adamantine, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.758-1.780
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.010
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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