Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Violet, Black
Streak
Brown
gray, 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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.5-4.83.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.08-2.16-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Healing