Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Brownish, Red
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
5.85-6.152.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
weak to none
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.8491.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Peace