Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
43.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
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For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.570-1.614
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.042-0.044
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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Calmness
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Acceptance