Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, 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
43.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)
FeAs
Luster
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Waxy
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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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.9401.670-1.734
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing