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, Reddish, gray
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
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
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.643.95-4.03
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
None, but may exhibit parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
Moderate; cochineal-red to blood-red
Strong
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Rarely transparentMore from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
2.792-3.0871.762-1.788
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.295-0.2960.008-0.009
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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