1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Vietnam
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown, White, orange
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black
1.3 Streak
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, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Poor
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow.
Faint
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.6751.827-1.879
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al
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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