Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Green
Streak
Brownish, Red
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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
5.85-6.153.77-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine
Pleochroism
visible
None
Dispersion
0.050.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.8491.880-1.890
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Abundance