Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.443.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.06-6.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X = blue
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.027-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Emotional Balance