Origin
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Red, Brown, Violet
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Black
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.256
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
weak to none
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
-99991.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Peace