Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
orange
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
3.28-3.443.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
X = blue
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.680-1.6982.538-2.704
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.166
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0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Vitality