Origin
Madagascar
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Green
Streak
Reddish, Brown
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.841.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Empowerment
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Health