Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.442.30-2.40
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}
{110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
X = blue
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Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.680-1.698-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.005-0.008-9999
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
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Clarity