Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Brown
Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless
Streak
Black
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
5.23.1-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Weak to strong if coloreD
Dispersion
0.200.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
2.421.631-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Clarity