Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.943.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
moderate
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Strength
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Strength