Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
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Reddish, 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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.54.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Granular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Chatoyant
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.7-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.010-9999
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
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Healing
Grounding