Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
Brown
orange
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
4.5-4.83.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
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Pleochroism
none.
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.040.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.08-2.162.538-2.704
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-99990.166
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Vitality