1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Yellow, Blue, Red
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish
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
2.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
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When Fe-rich
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.97-2.031.603-1.690
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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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