Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Black
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Leo
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Planet
Mars, Saturn
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.82-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
None
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaO, SiO2
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
-99991.763-1.793
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
-
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Connection to Earth
-
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Harmony