Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Turkey
Color
Brown, Black, Blue
Brown, Green
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Itzpapalotl
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.35-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.450-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
-
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Improves digestion and metabolism
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Protection
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection