Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Brown, Black
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
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White
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.40-4.202.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99996-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
11.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.013-0.0360.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Vitality