Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Green, gray
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
gray, Green
Brownish, Red
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
3.3-3.55.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
visible
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6992.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Vitality