1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Mozambique
A primary mineral in hydrothermal veins, stockworks, disseminations
1.2 Color
Scarlet, Red
Yellow, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
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Yellow, Green, Black, Greenish, Black
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
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1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct on {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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3.2 Pleochroism
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
2.19-2.34Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.015Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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