1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
1.3 Streak
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Brown, Brownish, Yellow
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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HCl soluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
2.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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VisibleArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones (2009)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5532.26-2.398
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter 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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