Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
Reddish, Brown
orange
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
5.05-5.223.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
None
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.190.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
-99992.538-2.704
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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
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Birefringence
-99990.166
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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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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Confidence
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Vitality