Origin
Southern and central Africa
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Red, Brown, Violet
Streak
White
Black
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.005.06-5.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Poor on [111].
Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.25
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu5FeS4
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
moderate
Weak
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.628-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.0270-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Creativity