1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Good in one direction
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Resinous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
3.5 Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.530-1.575
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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