1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, rose
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
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1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
Mary Magdalene
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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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnCO3
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
TranslucentWalter Schumann
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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