Astrology
Origin
Madagascar
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Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Green, Yellow, Red
Streak
Reddish, Brown
White, Yellow
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
2.2-2.6
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-4
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Silky
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
Dispersion
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Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Refractive Index
1.79-1.807
1.575-1.585
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
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Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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