Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Brown
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
3.25-3.283.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Colorless
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.674-1.6931.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
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Self-Realization