Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Black
Green
Streak
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.302.66-2.86
1
7.18
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Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
27.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.520-1.5301.59
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.0100.004-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Supports heart health
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Tranquility
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Creativity