Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Yellow, Blue, Black, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
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
-
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.43-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Absent
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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visible
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.696-1.702
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.005
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Motivation
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Transformation