Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Mexico
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Blue, Violet, orange
Streak
Brown
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.86.30-6.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Adamantine
Pleochroism
none.
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Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.877-1.894
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.017
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Peace