1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
India, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar
Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, Greenish
Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
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
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.18-3.223.65-4.55
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.635-1.6721.735-1.790
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.025Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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