Origin
Southern and central Africa
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, Brown, Violet
Streak
White
Black
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
3.79-3.945.06-5.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Poor on [111].
Mohs Hardness
43-3.25
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Cu5FeS4
Luster
Waxy
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Pleochroism
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Weak
Dispersion
0.01-
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.734-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Transformation
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Creativity