Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Green
Streak
White
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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
4.3923.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Faint
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.700-1.725
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.042-0.0510.002-0.012
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Healing