1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Tanzania, Czech, Slovakia
1.2 Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Black, Red
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
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1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.42-1.47
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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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