Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Black, White, Greenish, Brown
Black, Red
Streak
Greenish, White
Red
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.555.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Green stones strong: (dark) bluish-green brownish-red (yellowish)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Distinct
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.673-1.7312.881-3.084
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0160.203
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Passion