Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Black, Brown
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, 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
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Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.264.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6632.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0200.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Awareness