1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, White, gray, Black
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
1.3 Streak
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
perfect along {110}.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong (reflected light)
moderate
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.613-1.628
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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TransparentUlrich 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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