Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Yellow, Brown, Black
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
5.85-6.154.392
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
visible
Faint
Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
2.8491.827-1.879
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.042-0.051
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Creativity