1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Black
Brown, Colorless, Green
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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
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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.19-1.353.14-3.25
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
DistinctArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.640-1.6801.658-1.678
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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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