Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Black
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
gray, White
Reddish, Black
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
3.174.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
75.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
-9999-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Grounding