Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Tanzania, Czech, Slovakia
Color
Brown, Black, Blue
Black, Red
Streak
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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
2.65-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
-99995.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2*nH2O
Luster
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Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.42-1.47
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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-
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Improves digestion and metabolism
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Joy