1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
1.2 Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Taurus
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
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Endurance, Meditation, Love
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
4.12-4.183.53-3.65
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.71-1.74
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.027Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Color grading system
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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