Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Green
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
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
3.10-3.201.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Health