Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Streak
Brown, Yellow, White
Black
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
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.80-3.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{110} Good
Mohs Hardness
4.5-53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
visible
Extreme
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.580
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.027-0.042-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Enhances mental clarity
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Growth