1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
Reddish, Black
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
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
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Psychic Power, Prosperity
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.76-5.033.95-4.03
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
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1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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