Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Streak
Brown
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
4.5-4.84.12-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
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Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.789-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Isometric
Birefringence
-99990.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Creativity