Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Blue, White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Mars
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.55.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
-
Pleochroism
None
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.502.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Communication
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Grounding