Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Yellow
Streak
Reddish, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
4.76-5.032.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.544-1.553
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
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
Creativity
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Abundance