Origin
Southern and central Africa
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Red, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
White
White
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.3923.95-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
none
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Faint
None
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.770-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.042-0.051-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Strength
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Devotion