Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Green
Streak
Brown
None
For which Rashi?
-
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.81.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
-
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
none.
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Vitality
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Health