1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, South Africa
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn
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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
Money, Protection
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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
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect along {110}.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.613-1.628
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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