1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Italy
1.2 Color
Red, gray
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black
1.3 Streak
Red, Black
Greenish, White, Greenish, 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
Insoluble in acids
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.58-2.80
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
{001} Good
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
pale greenish yellow.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.530-1.575
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
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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