1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Violet, Black
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish
1.3 Streak
gray, White, gray, White
gray
1.4 For which Rashi?
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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
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1.9 Deities
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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
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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
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
When Fe-rich
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.603-1.690
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
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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