Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Artemis
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
46-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Harmony