Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
Brownish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
Weak
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Refractive Index
2.8491.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Vitality
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Spiritual Protection