Astrology
Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
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Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Aquarius, Taurus
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
Water
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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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Mars
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99995.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
3-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Celestite, Andalusite, Feldspar, Dolomite, Gypsum, Halloysite, Kaolinite, Montmorillonite, Sepiolite, Smectite, Vermiculite
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Optical Properties
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
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O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
-99992.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Grounding