Origin
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Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Grey, Brown
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
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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
2.593.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
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-
Cleavage
None
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.012-0.033
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Tranquility