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Marcasite Facts



Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa

Color
Yellow, White

Streak
gray, Brownish, Black

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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90

Fracture
Uneven

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.05

Transparency
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Refractive Index
-9999

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-9999

Clarity
-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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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
Protection

Healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection

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Marcasite Effects

Marcasites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Marcasite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Marcasite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Marcasite Benefits can be reaped, when Marcasite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Marcasite Specifications

Marcasite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Marcasite, we provide you with a few prominent Marcasite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Southern and central Africa.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Marcasite. It is mainly composed of FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.

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