Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Black, 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
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.264.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} perfect
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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none.
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.6632.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.020-9999
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
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Protection