Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Brown, Green, gray, White
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
gray, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.2593.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to moderate
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.625-1.7181.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to nearly opaque
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Focus
Compassion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love