Origin
Southern and central Africa
Austria
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Green, Brown
Streak
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For which Rashi?
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Leo
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Courage, Protection
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
2.60-2.643.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Absent
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.668
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding