Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
Brownish, Red
Grey, gray
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.85-6.153.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.8491.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Grounding