Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
3.79-3.943.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
47.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Perception
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Self-Realization