Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Pakistan
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
Brownish, Red
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.85-6.153.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Refractive Index
2.8491.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
-99990.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Creativity