Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
Reddish, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.76-5.033.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
None
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
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)
MnCO3
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
-99991.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent to nearly opaque
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Insight
Compassion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Love