Origin
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Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Brownish, Black
Yellow
Streak
Brown
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
3.262.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
-99997
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: yellow-brown
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Creativity
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Abundance