1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, gray
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
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
Insoluble in acids
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.08-3.12
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
{010} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.650-1.677
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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