Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
White, Reddish
Streak
Reddish, 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
4.76-5.032.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
None
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Emotional Healing
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Optimism