Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
Reddish, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.76-5.033.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Perception
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Self-Realization