Origin
USA
-
Color
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
Reddish, Brown
Blue, White
For which Rashi?
-
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Gelatinises in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.05-5.222.4-2.5
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
-
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.190.01
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
-99991.50
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Creativity
Communication
Healing
-
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Communication