1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia
1.2 Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
1.3 Streak
Red
Brown, White, Brown, White
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, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Greasy, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.678-1.758
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
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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