Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.82.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
5.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
none.
For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.570-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.042-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Calmness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Acceptance