1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Black
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
1.3 Streak
Brown
White, Yellow, Colorless
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
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
X = colorless
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.643-1.648
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.012-0.015
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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