1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
1.2 Color
Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
Brown, Brownish, Yellow
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
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
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Endurance, Meditation, Love
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
2.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.293.53-3.65
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Trichroic
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
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3.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.71-1.74
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.138Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
Color grading system
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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