Origin
Madagascar
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Brown
Streak
Reddish, Brown
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
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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
3.843.25-3.28
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.674-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
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