1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
1.2 Color
Brown
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
1.3 Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
001
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
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Weak or absentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.53-1.55
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent to translucent
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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