Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Black, Green, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, orange
Streak
Red
Yellow, Green, Greenish
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.44.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
distinct; good on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
4-4.53.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
visible
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.957
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0700.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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
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Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
Prosperity