Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
White, Pale pink, Brown, Yellow, pink
Streak
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White, Pale pink
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(Mn,Mg,Fe)(CO3)2
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.18
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.727
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
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