Origin
Austria
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Green, Brownish, Black, Yellow, gray
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
White
Grey, Yellow, 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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.503.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.729-1.7681.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.019-0.0460.027-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Calms digestive issues
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports healthy digestion
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Digestive
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Psychology
Abundance
Self-acceptance
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Balance