Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Green, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, orange
Blue, Colorless, White
Streak
Yellow, Green, Greenish
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Quan Yin
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.482.45-2.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.9571.583-1.608
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0140.019
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Calming