Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Self-acceptance
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Patience