1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
Blue, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Brown, Brownish, Yellow
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
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
HCl soluble
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.293.04-3.17
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.604-1.646
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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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