Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
Brownish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.153.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.8491.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Divine Guidance