1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Austria
1.2 Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Green, Brown
1.3 Streak
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
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Courage, Protection
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
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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2.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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