1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Austria
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 Energy
1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
Not Available
Not Available
1.8.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
1.10 Deities
1.12 Not to wear with
Not Available
Not Available
1.14 Powers
1.15 Birthstone
1.15.1 Planetary
Not Available
Not Available
1.15.2 Talisman
Not Available
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
5.4 Fracture
5.5 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Not Available
5.6 Mohs Hardness
6.6 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
7 Optical Properties
7.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Not Available
7.2 Pleochroism
7.3 Dispersion
9.8 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent, Translucent
9.9 Refractive Index
10.3 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
10.5 Crystal System
10.7 Birefringence
11.5 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
12 Benefits
12.1 Physical
12.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
Not Available
12.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
Not Available
12.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
Not Available
12.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
Not Available
12.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
Not Available
12.2 Psychology
Not Available
Not Available
12.3 Healing
Not Available
Not Available
12.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available
Not Available