Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Streak
Brown
White, Yellow
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.5-4.82.2-2.6
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Luster
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Silky
Pleochroism
none.
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.575-1.585
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Evolution