Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White, gray
Brown
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.34.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Even
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.05.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Strong
none.
Dispersion
-0.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6252.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.03-0.07-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Protection