Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland
Color
Brown, Black
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
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White, gray
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Leo
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Planet
Mars, Saturn
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaO, SiO2
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Resinous
Pleochroism
-
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
-0.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
-99991.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Protection