Origin
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Red, Brown, Violet
Yellow
Streak
Black
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
5.06-5.082.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3-3.257
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
SiO2
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Abundance