Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo
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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
Isis, Bragi
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
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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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Absent
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Motivation
Spiritual Enlightenment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Spiritual Enlightenment