1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
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1.2 Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Green, Brown, Red, pink, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Sagittarius, Taurus, Sagittarius, Taurus, Sagittarius
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
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94Not Available
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
2.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.670-1.734Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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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