Origin
India, Brazil, China, Australia
USA
Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
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Reddish, Brown
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Air, Earth
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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
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.615.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.53-1.54-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.004-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Grounding