Origin
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Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
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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
43.55-3.70
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
54-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.9401.710-1.735
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
-99990.012-0.033
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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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
Emotional Healing
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Tranquility