Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
Red, Brown
Green, Black, Brown
Streak
Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
White
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
43.04-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Splintery, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.9401.613-1.663
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020
0
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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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Healing