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Povondraite Vs Goethite


Astrology

Origin
Australia  
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Color
Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow  
Brownish, Black  

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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
HCl soluble  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine  
Resinous  

Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas  
Strong: yellow-brown  

Dispersion
0.05  
0.02  
99+

Transparency
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Translucent  

Refractive Index
2.26-2.398  
-9999  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
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Birefringence
0.138  
-9999  

Clarity
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Translucent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity  
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Healing
Emotional healing  
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Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing  
Protection  

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