1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Brownish, Black
Colorless, White, Brownish, Yellow, Brown
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
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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
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: yellow-brown
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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