1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
1.3 Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
Black
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
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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
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.7 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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2.8 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{110} Good
2.9 Mohs Hardness
2.13 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Extreme
3.3 Dispersion
3.5 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Translucent
3.6 Refractive Index
3.7 Optic Character
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3.8 Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
3.9 Birefringence
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0.296
3.10 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent
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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