Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Reddish, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.76-5.032.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.030.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Stability
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Centering