Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Streak
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.42.80-3.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
{110} Good
Mohs Hardness
4-4.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Extreme
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.580
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.070-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
Growth