1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Black
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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
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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
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Faint
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.640-1.6801.827-1.879
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentAnthony et al
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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