Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Brownish, Black
Streak
White
Brown
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Air
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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
Healing
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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
3.90-4.003.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Strong: yellow-brown
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.635-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.004-0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Protection