Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Brown
Reddish, White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
-
-
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
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.83.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
CaTiSiO5
Luster
-
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
none.
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.040.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Vitality
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation