1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Spain, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, rose
White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
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1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
Mary Magdalene
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.179-0.181
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent
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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