Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Black
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
-
orange
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Leo
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Planet
Mars, Saturn
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
None
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
3.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaO, SiO2
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
-
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
-0.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
-99992.538-2.704
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
-
Birefringence
-99990.166
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Connection to Earth
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Vitality