Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Green, White, Blue
Streak
Brown
White
For which Rashi?
-
Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.82.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
KAlSi3O8
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
-
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Vitality
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Harmony