Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Black, Brown
Green, Blue
Streak
Black
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.22.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.200.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
2.421.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Grounding
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Harmony