1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
1.2 Color
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Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
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
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Projective, Receptive
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
2.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.332.93-2.96
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
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StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.730-1.8201.525-1.686
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.155
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
Transparent
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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