1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Black, Reddish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
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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
Endurance, Meditation, Love
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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
3.53-3.655.51-5.64
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Distinct on {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
Moderate; cochineal-red to blood-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Rarely transparentMore from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.742.792-3.087
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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
Color grading system
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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