1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Spain, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, Black
White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Sagittarius
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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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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.498-1.681
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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