1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Brown, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish, White, Brown, Black
Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
2.5 Fracture
2.6 Cleavage
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Silky
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0090-0.01000.010-0.014
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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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