Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Green, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, orange
Brownish, Red, orange
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
4.484.00-4.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
visible
Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.9571.787-1.816
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0140.029
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Transformation