Origin
Madagascar
Brazil
Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
Reddish, Brown
Brown, Yellow, White
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.843.06-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-84.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
visible
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.027-0.042
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances mental clarity
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Joy