Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Black
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
Streak
gray, White
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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
3.173.82-4.00
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7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
None
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
75.5
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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+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
-99991.763-1.793
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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
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Harmony