1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Brown, Red, Yellow, pink
Greenish, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
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
3.06-3.193.17-3.18
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
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2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
1.4 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2 Optical Properties
2.2 Luster
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2.3 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
2.4 Dispersion
2.8 Transparency
2.9 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6631.665-1.667
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2.11 Optic Character
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2.12 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
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2.13 Birefringence
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0.296
2.14 Clarity
3 Benefits
3.1 Physical
3.1.1 Neurological
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3.1.2 Cardiovascular
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3.1.3 Respiratory
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3.1.4 Reproductive
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3.1.5 Digestive
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3.2 Psychology
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3.3 Healing
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3.4 Qualities Associated
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