1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
1.2 Color
Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
1.3 Streak
Brown, Brownish, Yellow
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
HCl soluble
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.292.69-2.72
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
From the Congo
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.554-1.573
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
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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