1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Mozambique
1.2 Color
Yellow, White
Scarlet, Red
1.3 Streak
gray, Brownish, Black
Not Available
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90Not Available
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Not Available
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.19-2.34
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.015
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentWalter Schumann
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available
Not Available