Origin
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USA
Color
Grey, Black, gray
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
Black
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
5.052.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak.
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
-99990.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Heart Healing