Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
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Red, Brown
Streak
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Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
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
3.1784
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
1 perfect, 1 poor
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
FeO(OH)
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.656-1.6781.940
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
5.3g
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Psychology
Peace
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Emotional Healing