1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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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Protection, Healing
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
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.530-1.543
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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