Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico, Canada
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Colorless, White, Blue, Red, Reddish, Brownish
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.81.993
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Mohs Hardness
5.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
KCl
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
none.
Visible in colored crystals
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.4903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
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
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Peace