1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aries, Capricorn, Aries, Capricorn, Aries, Capricorn
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
1.9 Deities
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Black Madonna, Isis, Horus
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.392Not Available
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.827-1.879Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.042-0.051Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
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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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