Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
gray
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
42.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.9401.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances brain function
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
Emotional Healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Self-discovery