Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Green, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, orange
Green, Grey, White
Streak
Yellow, Green, Greenish
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.482.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.52-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
visible
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.9571.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
0.014-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Emotional Healing