Origin
Southern and central Africa
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.775.06-5.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Poor on [111].
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.25
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu5FeS4
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak
Dispersion
0.01-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.588-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.012-0.013-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Creativity