1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Orange, blue, Orange, blue
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
White, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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Healing, Protection
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
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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3.2 Pleochroism
Faint
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.486-1.658
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.042-0.0510.160-0.172
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent
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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