1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, rose
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
Libra
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
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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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
{001} perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.0290-0.0380
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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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