Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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
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Specific Gravity
4.3923.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Waxy
Pleochroism
Faint
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.042-0.051-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
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Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Creativity
Emotional Healing