Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Black
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Leo
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Planet
Mars, Saturn
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Element of Planets
-
-
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
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaO, SiO2
FeAs
Luster
-
Waxy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
-99991.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
-
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Connection to Earth
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Strength
Emotional Healing