Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
Reddish, Brown
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.223.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-63-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.190.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
-99991.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Divine Guidance