Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Green
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
4.5-4.82.66-2.86
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Luster
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Pleochroism
none.
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.59
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-99990.004-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Creativity