Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Green
Streak
Brownish, Red
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.151.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Poor
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
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
visible
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.8491.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
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
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Health