Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
Brown
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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
4.5-4.83.17-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Pleochroism
none.
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.665-1.667
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Creativity