Origin
Madagascar
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
Reddish, Brown
gray
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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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.842.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances brain function
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Self-discovery