Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
Brown, Brownish, Yellow
Brown
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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Brittle
Solubility
HCl soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.27-4.294.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {010}
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Adamantine
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Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
none.
Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.26-2.3982.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.138-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Protection