Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Brownish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
None
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.8491.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Vitality
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Spirituality