1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
1.2 Color
Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow
Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
1.3 Streak
White
Brown, Brownish, Yellow
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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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HCl soluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.604.27-4.29
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2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
2.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Perfect {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
VisibleArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemstones (2009)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.509-1.5412.26-2.398
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Gemstones (2009)
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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