Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
46-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.007-0.011
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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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Vitality
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Vitality