1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Pakistan
1.2 Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, Blue, gray, Yellow, White
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular
2.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {0001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.56-1.60
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
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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