Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Red, Brown
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
Brown, Red
Reddish, 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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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.234.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good
None
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
x=yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.734-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0294-0.0452-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Transformation
Grounding