Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White
Brown
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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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.404.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
-99995.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
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none.
Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
-99992.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Protection