1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
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1.2 Color
Green, Brown, Brown, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow
Red
1.3 Streak
Brownish, White, Brownish, White
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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Black Madonna, Isis
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Courage, Wealth
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
3.55-3.732.63-2.65
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.730-1.7601.54-1.55
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Opaque
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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