Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
Brown
White
For which Rashi?
-
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
-
Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.83.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
CaF2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
-
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Vitality
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection