Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Brown
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.283.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Colorless
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.674-1.6931.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
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Inner Peace